Joel Omulo

Navigating Egypt's Debit Card Restrictions: A Challenge for Startups

Startups in Egypt have found themselves facing a unique set of challenges as they grapple with the Central Bank of Egypt's (CBE) directive to suspend debit card usage outside of the country. To circumvent these limitations, founders have been exploring various solutions.

by Joel Omulo

Navigating Egypt's Debit Card Restrictions: A Challenge for Startups

News

Fostering Economic Growth and Gender Equality: The WE4A Project's Success

The German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development recently celebrated the conclusion of the Women Entrepreneurship for Africa (WE4A) project, and in doing so, sent a powerful message to the Government of Ghana about the importance of supporting women in business.

by Joel Omulo

Fostering Economic Growth and Gender Equality: The WE4A Project's Success

News

Setting the Stage: The 2023 Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit

As Kenya prepares to host the highly anticipated 2023 Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit, the spotlight is on reducing dependency on food and fertilizer imports.

by Joel Omulo

Setting the Stage: The 2023 Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit

Founders

Crafting a Culinary Haven with Purpose: City Grill-Lagos, Nigeria

Aluko Ayodeji, with 14 years of culinary expertise under his belt, embarked on a remarkable journey in 2009. What began as a simple culinary venture has blossomed into something far greater—a platform for individuals with culinary talent to showcase their skills and earn a livelihood.

by Joel Omulo

Crafting a Culinary Haven with Purpose: City Grill-Lagos, Nigeria

News Founders

Unlocking Business as the Antidote to Unemployment: Venon Chamba's Vision

In a country grappling with a high unemployment rate, Chamba firmly believes that business is the ultimate solution. For Chamba, who is 35 years old, entrepreneurship represents not only a path to financial success but also a means to inspire youth.

by Joel Omulo

Unlocking Business as the Antidote to Unemployment: Venon Chamba's Vision

News Manufacturing

Burn's $10 Million Green Bond Fuels Clean Cooking in Africa

Stove manufacturing company Burn is making significant strides in the pursuit of clean energy solutions for households in Africa. The company has issued a $10 million (Sh1.5 billion) green bond, with the aim of supporting clean energy projects in Kenya and Nigeria.

by Joel Omulo

Burn's $10 Million Green Bond Fuels Clean Cooking in Africa

News Startup Updates

Marketforce: Scaling Down, Pioneering New Business Horizons

In a significant move, B2B e-commerce platform Marketforce has restructured its operations, retreating from three of its five markets and embarking on a quest to redefine its business model.

by Joel Omulo

Marketforce: Scaling Down, Pioneering New Business Horizons

News

Empowering Businesses: NCBA and Visa Unveil Spend Management Tool

In a bid to empower businesses and provide them with enhanced financial control, NCBA Group has joined forces with Visa to launch an innovative online spend and expense management platform called Visa Spend Clarity.

by Joel Omulo

Empowering Businesses: NCBA and Visa Unveil Spend Management Tool

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